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State Department Orders Action Against Foreigners Praising Charlie Kirk Killing

The directive leaves enforcement unclear, fueling concerns about policing noncitizens’ online speech.

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Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau (left) and Charlie Kirk (right)
A man holds a picture of Charlie Kirk during a vigil under the line "In Memory of Charlie Kirk, for freedom, patriotism and justice" in front of the Embassy of the United States after U.S. right-wing activist, commentator, Charlie Kirk, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was shot dead during an event at Utah Valley University, Orem, U.S., in Berlin, Germany September 11, 2025. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
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Overview

  • Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau posted on X that foreigners who glorify violence are not welcome and said he directed consular officials to take action regarding posts praising or making light of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
  • Landau invited users to report examples and said consular officials would monitor replies to his post for tips.
  • The State Department did not specify what measures could follow, such as visa denial or revocation, and did not define which foreign nationals are covered.
  • Coverage places the statement within the Trump administration’s broader social‑media vetting and visa enforcement affecting international students and protest participants, drawing civil‑liberties criticism over noncitizen speech rights.
  • The investigation into Kirk’s killing continues, with the FBI releasing person‑of‑interest images, offering up to $100,000 for tips, and authorities saying they recovered the suspected rifle.